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Head Gardener/Estate Manager Job

  • Sector: Private Households & Estates
  • Function: Gardener, Head Gardener
  • Contact: Anisa Sykes Lane
  • Contact Phone: +442072339950
  • Start Date: January-March 2026
  • Location: Jersey
  • Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 GPA
  • Job Ref: 186769
  • Contact Email: anisa@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Live in Head Gardener/Estate Manager Job in Jersey

This is a great opportunity to work for a lovely family who are about to move to Jersey. They will be residing in a stunning estate, which is about 10 minutes from St Helier. The Couple between them have 6 children, one of whom, the youngest, is at boarding school. They have one dog and the couple travel extensively between their homes, which are all fully staffed. They are looking to a top-notch Head Gardener, who could also have some estate management experience as an added bonus, to take care of their beautifully renovated Estate.

The property is approximately 12,000 sq, including additional cottages and sits on approximately 12 acres of land. Also employed are two cleaners (one full time and one part time) and a gardening team. The gardens will be undergoing a huge redevelopment so assistance in the project management of this would be ideal and someone who would be happy to work with landscape designers but also be able some of their own ideas is what they are looking for. 

  • An eye for detail

  • Able to take the lead

  • A team player

  • Hands on approach with the development work and maintenance of the garden

  • Project management of brining this garden up to a high standard as it is currently quite dated

  • Kitchen garden to maintain

  • Cut flower garden to also maintain throughout the seasons 

  • Overseeing other staff and contractors

  • Driving duties

  • Estate management duties

  • Interior and exterior maintenance

  • Handyman duties (minor repairs and DIY)

  • Dog care and dog sitting (2 weeks max at a time)

  • Security and responsibility for alarm and CCTV

The ideal Head Gardener will be able to work independently, work closely with the family's vision and lead this great project and hopefully remain with the family long term.

This family has had their other home gardens illustrated in garden magazines. This is the level of passion they have for their estates. 

Start: January - March 2026

Accommodation: a 2-bedroom cottage 

Working week: Monday to Friday, with weekend work required if the principals are in residence and entertaining

Driving: ideal

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 GPA

email: anisa@greycoatlumleys.co.uk